Miller County, Arkansas Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Miller County, Arkansas, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Miller County, Arkansas. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Miller County, Arkansas. The estimated population of Miller County, Arkansas is 42,875 people, with a median age of 40.1.

We can look at the total population in Miller County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
42,875
-1.47% -2.02%
2020
43,515
-0.13% -
2019
43,572
-0.43% -
2018
43,759
-0% -
2017
43,760
- -

Population of Miller County, Arkansas by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
67.6%
69.4%
-2.59%
Black/African American
25.5%
24.4%
+4.51%
Native
1%
0.7%
+42.86%
Hispanic
3.6%
3.1%
+16.13%
Asian
0.1%
0.5%
-80.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.1%
-100.00%
Two Or More Races
1.8%
1.9%
-5.26%
Other
0.4%
0%
0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Miller County, Arkansas by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 40.1 +1.01% 38.5 +3.49% 41.4 +0.98%
2020 39.7 +0.51% 37.2 +1.09% 41 +0.49%
2019 39.5 +1.54% 36.8 +0.82% 40.8 -0.73%
2018 38.9 +1.04% 36.5 +0.27% 41.1 +0.49%
2017 38.5 - 36.4 - 40.9 -

The median age of Miller County, Arkansas gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 2,943 -11.65% 2,847 -0.7% 2,602 2,819
10 to 19 3,104 +6.08% 2,526 +1.78% 3,282 2,570
20 to 29 2,941 -5.32% 2,719 -10.41% 2,783 2,443
30 to 39 2,784 -16.75% 2,746 -7.03% 2,342 2,557
40 to 49 2,714 +12.69% 2,953 0.05% 3,075 2,949
50 to 59 2,764 +4.69% 2,928 -4.65% 2,893 2,791
60 to 69 2,493 -8.59% 2,915 -6.78% 2,277 2,711
70+ 1,838 +10.46% 2,545 +8.11% 2,029 2,752

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Miller County, Arkansas is $46,610.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Miller County.

  • Under 25
    $24,474.00
  • 25 to 44
    $46,324.00
  • 45 to 64
    $55,933.00
  • 65 and over
    $39,602.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Miller County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Miller County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Miller County, Arkansas is currently $63,639.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

2.31% of households in Miller County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Miller County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    27.81%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    25.65%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.92%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    8.52%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    13.05%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.74%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.31%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Miller County is $25,453.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Miller County by the total population of Miller County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Miller County, Arkansas, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Miller County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    9.64%
  • Bachelor's degree
    18.66%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    15.50%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    52.71%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.49%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Miller County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Miller County over the age of 16 is 34,176.

Of those people, a total of 52.70% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Miller County is 48.60%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 2,574 33.40% 35.40%
20 to 24 years 2,387 65.50% 20.50%
25 to 29 years 2,839 76.50% 6.80%
30 to 34 years 2,732 67.30% 8.00%
35 to 44 years 5,502 70.20% 3.70%
45 to 54 years 5,479 67.20% 4.50%
55 to 59 years 2,894 61.60% 2.10%
60 to 64 years 2,715 46.90% 3.10%
65 to 74 years 4,276 18.80% 5.70%
75 years and over 2,778 5.80% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Miller County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 24,417 50.90% 4.70%
Black or African American 8,239 58.30% 12.50%
American Indian and Alaska Native 433 39.30% 0.00%
Asian 45 22.20% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 542 77.50% 31.90%
Two or more races 500 32.60% 17.80%
Hispanic or Latino 1,045 72.90% 18.40%
Not Hispanic or Latino 23,920 50.40% 4.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Miller County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Miller County is 16,620, with median earnings of $37,948.00.

Women in Miller County, Arkansas earning approximately 64.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 16,620 $37,948.00
Male 8,958 $44,647.00
Female 7,662 $28,952.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 1,480 $70,326.00
Business and Financial 406 $50,134.00
Computer and Mathematical 154 $55,250.00
Architecture and Engineering 279 $66,528.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 157 $40,787.00
Community and Social Service 304 $38,817.00
Legal 136 $74,750.00
Educational and Library 1,006 $39,500.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 280 $47,341.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,102 $52,449.00
Healthcare Support 443 $23,036.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 77 $34,583.00
Law Enforcement 303 $42,917.00
Food Preparation and Serving 817 $11,736.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 615 $20,259.00
Personal Care and Service 232 $5,370.00
Sales 1,608 $30,735.00
Office and Administrative Support 2,090 $30,417.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 62 $55,705.00
Construction and Extraction 771 $32,852.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 864 $55,800.00
Production 1,610 $41,136.00
Transportation and Material Moving 908 $39,757.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 939 $77,946.00 541 $51,577.00
Business and Financial 148 $59,896.00 258 $29,063.00
Computer and Mathematical 123 $57,375.00 31 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 252 $66,111.00 27 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 51 $97,639.00 106 $14,423.00
Community and Social Service 79 $76,161.00 225 $38,047.00
Legal 81 $81,325.00 55 $53,958.00
Educational and Library 202 $58,500.00 804 $37,000.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 100 $54,044.00 180 $46,386.00
Healthcare Practitioners 93 $74,427.00 1,009 $51,505.00
Healthcare Support 53 $28,992.00 390 $22,069.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 77 $34,583.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 236 $43,889.00 67 $29,125.00
Food Preparation and Serving 220 $12,169.00 597 $11,460.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 352 $17,000.00 263 $21,005.00
Personal Care and Service 30 $0.00 202 $5,463.00
Sales 807 $50,188.00 801 $20,525.00
Office and Administrative Support 578 $37,900.00 1,512 $28,947.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 62 $55,705.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 734 $33,301.00 37 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 864 $55,800.00 0 $0.00
Production 1,429 $43,538.00 181 $20,208.00
Transportation and Material Moving 801 $39,810.00 107 $39,663.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 16,240 households in Miller County, with an average household size of 2.56 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 10,646 families in Miller County with an average family size of 3.19 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 6,927 827 2,892 5,594
Average Household Size 3.15 3.59 3.46 1.21
Total Families 6,927 827 2,892 0
Average Household Size 3.13 3.47 3.28 0

Poverty

Of the 10,646 families in Miller County, 15.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Miller County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 19,746 housing units in Miller County, Arkansas.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 16,240 82.24%
Vacant 3,506 17.76%

26.95% of the total 19,746 housing units in Miller County are rental units. This is approximately 5,322 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 10,552 are occupied by the owner - or 53.44% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Miller County is $793.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Miller County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    366
  • Less than $500
    830
  • $500 to $999
    3,457
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    962
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    73
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Miller County is $114,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Miller County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    1,702
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    2,923
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,726
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,851
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,298
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    654
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    393
  • $1,000,000 or more
    5

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Miller County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Miller County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    862
  • 1940 to 1949
    976
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,686
  • 1960 to 1969
    2,843
  • 1970 to 1979
    3,296
  • 1980 to 1989
    2,847
  • 1990 to 1999
    3,130
  • 2000 to 2009
    2,573
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,477
  • 2014 or later
    56

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Miller County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    1,433
  • 1 vehicle available
    5,373
  • 2 vehicles available
    5,983
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    3,451

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Miller County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Miller County that commute to work in a particular way.

20 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Miller County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    397
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    2,153
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    3,248
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    3,813
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    2,102
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    719
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,533
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    217
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    262
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    688
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    632
  • 90 or more minutes
    152

Summary

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Places in Miller County, Arkansas

We have data for 10 places in Miller County, Arkansas. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.